Add 15/42 and 30/56
15/42 + 30/56 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
15/42 = 15 × 4/42 × 4 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 90/168 = 60 + 90/168 = 150/168 - 150/168 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 15/42 + 30/56 = 25/28
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